Déjà Vu

I know I know, I have only just blogged about these Isabel Marant jeans but they are totally amazing & therefor worthy of a second post! I wore them out the night after my birthday & thought you might like to see how they looked with a different top. 

I bought this gorgeous Kymerah silk top when I was in New York last September & it has become one of my most worn tops ever as it literally goes with everything. It has 3/4 length sleeves, a sexy chiffon panel at the back and is a little shorter at the front due to it's flattering dolman shape. The top can be dressed up, dressed down and can even be chucked into the washing machine and worn time & time again without having to go near an iron!

The black leather belt is by Twenty8twelve. I bought it such a long time ago & I wear it all the time. T8T do the best belts, this one looked vintage from the off and just gets better with age.

The red lipstick I'm wearing is a new one by MAC. It's from their 'Hey, Sailor!' limited edition collection and is 'inspired by the glam of vintage pin-up girls'. It is a satin, creamy lipstick so quite different from the matte reds I usually wear and I adore it! 

Get The Look:

Top: Kymerah 'Avila' black silk dolman top

Jeans: Isabel Marant 'Silo' feather print jeans (similar)

Belt: Twenty8twelve black leather belt (similar)

Shoes: Jimmy Choo 'Eros' pumps (similar)

Jewellery: Tiffany 1837 Silver Cuff

Lipstick: MAC Hey, Sailor! lipstick in 'Red Racer'

Isabel Marant

It was my birthday yesterday (Happy Birthday to meeeee!) & I am wearing the amazing presents I got from my wonderful Husband; an incredible pair of Isabel Marant jeans and a fabulous layered, asymmetric chiffon top by Irish Fashion Designer Emma Manley.

Isabel Marant is the go to Designer for paired down Parisian cool and her designs are chic, effortless and so easy to wear. I instantly fell in love with the funky graphic feather print on these skinnies, the tonal black & white colour palette makes them incredibly versatile. My Husband actually bought them last December; they have been lying beautifully wrapped in our spare room since then & I have been going crazy waiting all this time to wear them!

He bought the Emma Manley chiffon top at Bow, a gorgeous Boutique in Powerscourt Town Centre, when we were in Dublin's fair city last week. It took me forever to choose which colour I wanted (it is available in nude, lime green & Windsor blue) but I finally chose the blue as it is almost the same colour as my eyes!

I styled them with classic Jimmy Choo pumps (a pointy toe shoe looks so cool!) and my favourite Tiffany silver cuff. 

Get The Look:

Jeans: Isabel Marant 'Silo' Feather Print Skinnies (similar)

Top: Emma Manley Chiffon 'Beth' Tee in Windsor blue

Shoes: Jimmy Choo 'Eros' Pump in black (similar)

Cuff: Tiffany & Co 1837 Silver Cuff 

Feeling Blue

I've had a lot of messages asking me about the blue dress I wear in my main Blog photograph and a lot of requests to actually blog about it; so here you are, I hope you enjoy!

As soon as I heard that Dannii Minogue (#girlcrush) was teaming up with her best friend Tabitha Somerset-Webb to design a range of clothing, I went into Fashionista meltdown! Project D didn't disappoint and this blue/grey graded silk chiffon 'Jingle' dress (from their Holiday 2010 Collection) is unquestionably one of my favourite dresses of all time!

With its spaghetti straps, cleavage flattering sweetheart neckline & full, flouncy skirt (which I flounce out even more with a black tulle underskirt!) it never fails to make me feel 100% red carpet ready. All I need now is the red carpet!

I paired it for a recent band Photoshoot with my Manolo Blahnik 'Sedarby' Zebra-print d'Orsay shoes. I first saw these gorgeous shoes gracing the feet of Carrie Bradshaw in the first Sex & The City Movie and I knew I had to have them. On a trip to New York the very first place I went to was the Manolo boutique to see if they had them. They had one pair left, in my size... I was obviously meant to have them!! 

Get The Look:

Dress: Project D 'Jingle' Dress

Shoes: Manolo Blahnik 'Sedarby' Zebra-print d'Orsay shoes
Underskirt: Black Tulle Underskirt 

Photos: Lauren Brockes & Phill Griffith 

Cool Britannia

Temperley London is one of the most distinctive, recognisable brands in contemporary British fashion and their timeless, feminine designs continuously grace red carpets & Royal events worldwide.

ALICE by Temperley, their fabulous  diffusion range, provides a more accessible, purse friendly collection with a younger Temperley wearer in mind. This red & white, polka dot dress was my very first purchase from the diffusion range and it's cool, flirty look is very typical of the brand.

In keeping with the Cool Britannia theme, I have paired it with the cutest 'Tea & Cake' necklace by London based jewellery designer Nadia Minkoff. Her quintessionally British designs all have a delicious boutiquey, vintage inspired feel to them. Check out the website, you will fall in love!

I have added a playful, rock & roll edge to this look with my Jeffrey Campbell 'Lita' shoe boots; I am absolutely obsessed with these boots & am currently wearing them with everything!

Get The Look:

Dress: Alice By Temperley Dotty Dress (similar)

Necklace: Nadia Minkoff 'Tea & Cake' Necklace (gifted)

Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell 'Lita' Shoe Boots in black

Lita

I have tried to buy a pair of the towering 'Lita' platform shoe boots by Jeffrey Campbell ever since they first appeared on the fashion scene. But every time I saw them online or in store, in NYC or the UK, the smallest size was always sold out. A couple of days ago however, I spied a pair online in my size & I nearly did myself an injury rushing to get my credit card!

Named after Lita Ford of the infamous 70s band The Runaways, they are definitely a marmite shoe; if your style is more conservative or ladylike, you won't love them. But if you're into a funky, edgier look, they are definitely the shoe for you! 

Only just over a year old, the Lita has already reached cult status and is now available in every colourway, style, pattern & design imaginable; leather, shaggy, fur, studs, patchwork, denim, suede, pony-hair, glitter, the list goes on. And on. Even with their 5 inch wooden heel and 2 inch platform sole, they are actually surprisingly comfy & very easy to walk in. This funky, versatile shoe looks great with everything from skinny jeans to shorts, skirts, maxies and short Summer girlie dresses.

I have styled mine with a gorgeous maxi dress by Winter Kate & and a necklace by House of Harlow for an edgy, boho look.

Get The Look:

Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell 'Lita' Shoe Boot in black

Dress: Winter Kate 'Kamakura' Maxi Dress

Necklace: House of Harlow 1960 'Starburst' necklace (gifted)

Red Lips

It's no secret that I love a red lip & I rarely get glammed up without wearing my signature red lipstick, 'Ruby Woo' by MAC. 

This stunning Lulu Guinness Lips Clutch is the perfect partner for my scarlet lips! It screams whimsical, retro chic & adds a glamorous touch to any outfit. It is quite literally a work of art & has been showcased in various Museums including London's prestigious V&A.

I styled it here with a pretty, floral Karen Millen strapless dress. I bought the dress to wear for a special gig with my band but decided at the very last minute not to wear it as I was a little worried that my boobies would pop out while I was performing; I wanted people to remember the gig for all the right reasons! Not to worry though, I know I'll get lots of wear out of this beautiful, timeless dress.

The shoes are classic peep-toe Louboutin's. They are definitely my best ever shoe investment.

Get The Look:

Clutch: Lulu Guinness Red Snakeskin Lips Clutch

Dress: Karen Millen Romantic Floral Print Pencil Dress

Shoes: Christian Louboutin 'Very Prive' Peep-toe Shoes in black

Lipstick: MAC Ruby Woo Lipstick 

Shakuhachi

One of the (many!) benefits of being married to a lovely New Zealander, is that over the years I have discovered some incredible Antipodean Fashion Brands and Designers! One of my favourites is Australian brand Shakuhachi.

This 'Up Down' dress in gorgeous bluey/silvery Alligator-print is a great example of their modern, flirty designs. The dress has a relaxed fit & features a round neckline, long cuffed sleeves, a button down front and an amazing, eye catching, asymmetric hemline. It is so easy to wear and I LOVE how the long skirt billows behind me as I walk! 

I have styled it here with Burberry Prorsum black patent platform shoes & a House of Harlow necklace for an edgy, 70s look. It can be toughened up further with a black leather biker jacket. This is one very cool dress!

Dress: Shakuhachi 'Up Down' Alligator-print Dress 

Shoes: Burberry Prorsum 'Darenth' Shoes (similar)

Necklace: House of Harlow 1960 'Station' Necklace